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The Private Lives of the Saints Power, Passion and Politics in Anglo-Saxon England

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Publisher's Synopsis

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Femina
'Ramirez blasts a powerful spotlight into the so-called Dark Ages' - Dan Snow

Skulduggery, power struggles and politics, The Private Lives of the Saints offers an original and fascinating re-examination of life in Anglo-Saxon England. Taking them down from the clouds of their heavenly status, Sunday Times bestselling author and renowned Oxford historian Dr Janina Ramirez explores the real lives of the legendary, seminal saints.

This landmark book provides a unique and captivating new lens through which to explore the rich history of the Dark Ages.

About the Publisher

WH Allen

The WH Allen imprint to publishes a bespoke list of popular history, politics, popular science and current affairs titles. Focusing on WH Allen's heritage as the publisher of some of the biggest thinkers of the past three centuries, the list publishes provocative and intelligent writing for the modern world.

Book information

ISBN: 9780753560327
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Imprint: WH Allen
Pub date:
DEWEY: 235.2094209021
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 496
Weight: 340g
Height: 197mm
Width: 127mm
Spine width: 35mm